Siemens COMOS User Manual

Table of contents
1 Publisher.......................................................................................................................................................9
2 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Application range of the PipeSpec Designer..........................................................................11
2.2 Legal notice............................................................................................................................11
2.3 Classes managed in PipeSpec Designer...............................................................................12
3 Preparing for creation and maintenance of pipe specs..............................................................................15
3.1 Basic procedure for preparation.............................................................................................15
3.2 Customizing project settings..................................................................................................15
3.3 Managing standard tables......................................................................................................16
3.3.1 Parameters dependent upon on the system of standards.....................................................16
3.3.2 Managing standard tables for parameters.............................................................................17
3.3.2.1 Definition of parameters.........................................................................................................17
3.3.2.2 Information on editing parameters.........................................................................................18
3.3.2.3 Creating a new parameter......................................................................................................18
3.3.3 Standard tables for nominal diameters..................................................................................19
3.4 Managing the "standard geometry tables" standard catalog..................................................19
3.4.1 Introduction in the "standard geometry tables" standard catalog...........................................19
3.4.2 Structure of the standard catalog for geometry standards.....................................................21
3.4.2.1 Structure parameters.............................................................................................................21
3.4.2.2 Structuring by the "Parameter name" attribute.......................................................................22
3.4.2.3 Extending the "Standard parameterization table"..................................................................23
3.4.3 "Dimensions" tab at bolts.......................................................................................................25
3.4.4 "Dimensions" tab at washers.................................................................................................25
3.4.5 "Dimensions" tab at bolt step lengths.....................................................................................26
3.4.6 "Dimensions" tab at nuts........................................................................................................26
3.5 Administering pipe part catalogs............................................................................................27
3.5.1 Structure of the pipe part catalogs.........................................................................................27
3.5.2 Determining the component geometry of a pipe part.............................................................28
3.5.2.1 Configuring the geometry attributes.......................................................................................28
3.5.2.2 Entering the calculation formula.............................................................................................30
3.5.2.3 Using the "Define catalog access" window............................................................................31
3.5.2.4 Overview of the calculation formulae.....................................................................................32
3.5.2.5 Using the "CatStd(...)" function..............................................................................................32
3.5.2.6 Using the "Cat(...)" function....................................................................................................35
3.5.2.7 Using the "Cat2(...)" function..................................................................................................36
3.5.2.8 Using the "S(...)" function.......................................................................................................36
3.5.2.9 Using the "ElmS(...)" function.................................................................................................37
3.5.2.10 Using the "CatExt(...)" function...............................................................................................38
3.5.2.11 Using the "CatPC(...)" function...............................................................................................38
3.5.2.12 "Def(...)" function....................................................................................................................39
3.5.3 Assigning bolt sets to a pipe part...........................................................................................39
PipeSpec Designer
Operating Manual, 09/2014, A5E32076948-AA 3

Siemens COMOS Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Siemens
Description	COMOS is plant engineering software for the process industry. It manages plant projects and documentation. It covers the entire plant lifecycle from engineering and design to operation and maintenance.
Functionality	Plant design and engineering
Integration	Integrates with Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC PCS 7, and other third-party systems
Data Management	Centralized data management
Modules	Includes modules for process engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation, and automation
Collaboration	Supports multi-disciplinary team collaboration with role-based access
Documentation	Automated generation of documentation (e.g., P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument lists), document management, version control.
Customization	Highly customizable to meet specific project requirements and industry standards. Allows for scripting and API integration.
Industry Standards	ISO, IEC